Ancient city of Machu Picchu

Hiram Bingham Rediscovered in 1911 by Yale ancient Citadel of Machu Picchu buried during the four centuries of lush vegetation. There are almost 8,000 metres high in the Andes mountains outside of Cusco, Peru and just above the town of Aguas Calientes, Peru. Inca Web site is full of mystery, as no one knows exactly how or why it was built.

Scientists claim that Machu Picchu was built around the year 1450 AD. Style for building tips it is constructed of "late Imperial Inka" period, Pachacuti Inka Yupanqui (or Pachacutec). According to some theories were in the city as an administrative center of conquered territories and as a military stronghold. Some believe that the city was a ceremonial center, in the heart of the high spiritual and earthly energy. The exact aim of the ancient Citadel of Machu Picchu is open to debate.

Ancient city of Machu Picchu is an architectural marvel, there is no better example of the successful old civil engineering. Large stones that make up your site is perfect cut and fit together remarkably well. This amazing technology is defiantly resistant to earthquakes. Its Builder is considered to be one of the best stonemasters in history. They are not just dry stone build technology for structures, but agricultural terraces as well. They did it with large stones across rugged mountainous terrain, and without the use of wheel technology.

Machu Picchu the temple was dedicated to the Sun God Inti and is of the finest examples of Inca stonework. There are 16 fountains that were designed to provide water to irrigate their crops inhabitants, and view the Pachakutiqs expression of power.

For unknown reason to abandon The whole city after only about 100 years. Spanish never discovered ancient Machu Picchu, as busy with war throughout other areas of the Inca Empire. Since the Spanish did not know about the site, some people think that not many people knew about The fishes. It was custom to build Inca royal retreat locations when the Inca rulers died, so maybe it was built on Pachacuti dead and forgotten. Until the Binghams visits, was the city inhabited by a small group of Quechans who was found on this site after the Inca closure.

Today it continues to scientists, engineers and passengers to be fascinated by this ancient wonder. There is a sense of peace, spiritual energy and mystery for many visitors. This exciting city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the new 7 wonders. Hundreds of tourists walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu everyday where they can appreciate a beautiful mystery of the lost Inca Empire.